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Passing of TheMagicTouch’s Nathan Newbury announced T


heMagicTouch’s head of technical, Nathan Newbury, sadly passed away on Thursday, October 10, at the age of 57.


Mr Newbury had been receiving treatment for cancer prior to his death. He had worked for TheMagicTouch for 28 years and his technical knowledge and commitment was second to none.


A statement from TheMagicTouch


read: “His technical knowledge, commitment and humour helped so many and was a tonic to us all. “He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by TheMagicTouch family around the world, and everyone who knew him.


“We send out condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren and parents.” When the news was announced the industry took to social media to share their thoughts and memories on Mr


Caldera announces new DTF solution for effective digital textile printing


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aldera has launched a new direct to film solution, designed to provide an intuitive route for effective digital textile printing. The software features an easy-to- use interface to speed up DTF image preparation at the production stage, resulting in high-quality printing without the need for specialised knowledge or expertise.


Sebastien Hanssens, Caldera’s VP of marketing and operations, said: “This highly intuitive solution will bring direct to film digital printing to an entirely new group of users, opening one of the fastest-growing


print areas to small businesses and creators who want to design and customise a wide range of DTF applications.”


Caldera users will save significant time thanks to the streamlined management of alignments, colour bars, white undercoats and colour knockouts. Flexible and versatile, Caldera Direct-to-Film runs natively on Windows, MacOS or Linux, making it easy to prepare and boost colours for vibrant results. Mr Hanssens added: “DTF printing is ideal for customising T shirts, hoodies, shorts, pants, hats, bags, banners – truly any textile application.


Nathan Newbury had worked at TheMagicTouch for 28 years


Newbury, with words such as legend, passionate and scholar of the industry all mentioned.


The new software solution from Caldera makes it easier for decorators


“This new solution makes it easy even for DTF novices. By adding DTF to their print capability, users will be able to expand into new marketplaces and seize new opportunities.”


SanMar joins bluesign to reduce environmental impact S


anMar Corporation has joined bluesign as a System Partner. As a bluesign System Partner, SanMar joins a global network of companies dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of textile production. By integrating bluesign standards into its supply chain, SanMar will ensure that its supply chain continues to meet the highest environmental and safety criteria.


Daniel Rüfenacht, CEO of bluesign technologies, said: “SanMar’s decision to partner with bluesign is a testament to their dedication to sustainability and responsible manufacturing.


“Their leadership in the promotional products sector makes this


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SanMar looks forward to leveraging the bluesign system


partnership particularly significant. We are proud to support SanMar in their journey towards a more sustainable future, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on the industry.”


Emily Gigot, senior manager of sustainability at SanMar, said: “The awareness and importance of sustainability is growing within our industry, and we’re excited to add bluesign to our bench.


“We look forward to leveraging the bluesign system and their team of experts to improve our programs and to continue providing our customers with products made to the highest environmental standards.”


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